Identifying Trees of Michigan
This site provides a list of the trees in Michigan and provides upclose
pictures of leaves from each tree; also , you can learn how to use the
"Tree Finder" books used by students by clicking on the "Dichotomous
Key" link.
U.S.Department of Agriculture http://plants.usda.gov/java/factSheet
Click on the "Fact Sheet"
link (in green) when you get to this page. A list of trees and fact
sheets about each tree will appear. Just click on the tree name or tree
fact sheet for which you wish to find information.
Ohio Forestry
This site provides a link to fact pages for many common trees. Each
tree listed has a good photo of its leaf, and some uses are described
for each tree.
British Columbia Adventure Network
At this site you can find
information and drawings for several kinds of trees that are better
adapted to a cooler climate. Just click on a tree name on the left side
of that page to get started.
Forest Landowner Fact Sheets
On the "Forest Landowner
Fact Sheets" type the name of the tree in the box for the "Keyword
search" and select "by tree name" off to the right, and then "Start
Search" above the map
borealforest.org
Use the table of contents to find the commercial profiles (uses!) of about a dozen trees that are on the list.
Trees of the Northwoods
A lot of information is
given here for several genera of trees. Just click on the one that
interests you, and everything from identification to history to uses is
shown.
About.com
This site might be helpful for confirming the identification of difficult leaves.
Tree Guide
This page gives a few of the uses for some of the trees that are on the list.
